IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-7-6-15613 Original Research Paper TRACHEOMALACIA AFTER THYROID SURGERY FOR A GIANT GOITRE: A RARE PRESENTATION Aarushi Vashist Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar Dr. Dr. Manish Verma Dr. June 2018 7 6 01 02 ABSTRACT

Multinodular goiter is a common thyroid disorder more common in females. Large goiters weighing more than 500 grams pose a serious problem to the surgeon in terms of tracheal compression, tracheomalacia leading to post operative respiratory obstruction, retrosternal extension, compression of surrounding structures and skin fixation. Authors present their experience with a case of huge goiter weighing more than 500 grams who had tracheomalacia which was identified on the operation table and managed successfully by tracheostomy.